Ep. 22 - Patrick DeHeer, DPM, APMA/Residency Director/Innovator *Edited to include Iraq story

**After 107 views of the previous video, this one is edited to include Dr. DeHeer's story of being held captive in Iraq on a mission trip at about minute 15:00 - My apologies Patrick!

Dean’s Chat host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen, is joined this week by Dr. Patrick DeHeer. Dr. DeHeer serves as a Trustee on the APMA Board of Trustees, currently in his seventh year on the Board. He practices in Central Indiana as part of the national supergroup Upperline Health. Dr. DeHeer serves as the residency director of the podiatric surgical residency program at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. In addition, he served as the team podiatrist for the Indiana Pacers for thirty years, from 1992 to 2022. Dr. DeHeer, DPM, is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) and a fellow of the American Society of Podiatric Surgeons (ASPS), and American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS). He is also a member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

Dr. DeHeer is a Diplomat of the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery certified in foot surgery and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. He is the inventor of The Equinus Brace™ and a partner in IQ Med. He is the President and Founder of Step-By-Step Haiti and Foot Aid. Dr. DeHeer’s passion for teaching and providing lower extremity healthcare in developing countries culminated in recognition by the 2014 International Federation of Podiatrists Humanitarian Award and the 2011 APMA Humanitarian of the Year Award.

Dr. DeHeer shares his journey into the profession, starting with his initial interest in dentistry and his eventual decision to pursue podiatric medicine. He discusses his educational background and highlights his role as the team podiatrist for the Indiana Pacers for the past 30 years. Tune in to learn more about Dr. DeHeer's extensive experience and leadership in the podiatric profession.

Dr. DeHeer expresses a strong preference for structure and order in both his daily life and professional practice. For example, he enjoys the familiarity of eating at the same restaurant for lunch, where the staff knows them well enough to anticipate his order. Furthermore, Dr. DeHeer’s work life is characterized by a structured schedule.

Dr. DeHeer also shares his interests outside of his work life. He expresses a love for intellectual pursuits and aesthetics, such as music, particularly the Grateful Dead, and various forms of art and culture. He enjoys engaging with theater, movies, reading, and visiting museums. Tune in to hear about Dr. DeHeer’s appreciation for intellectual pursuits and artistic expressions.

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